Youth Treatment Counselor

Youth Treatment CounselorAt Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful, finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious, always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable, building trust through reliability; Authentic, celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate, deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we'd love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado! The Youth Treatment Counselor collaborates within the framework of the educational and treatment team in the completion of instructional activities and behavior management in keeping with each child's IEP and treatment plans. The Youth Treatment Counselor individualizes academic and social emotional support for each student in the classroom. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger.Essential Job FunctionsAppropriately implement treatment plans and IEPs as directed by the clinician and teacherProvide clean, safe, and therapeutic learning environments by providing one-on-one tutoring, small group instruction, and maintenance of student engagement in academic and social-emotional learningProvide a therapeutic balance of hierarchy and affiliation, always demonstrating an understanding of the emotional needs of the childrenImplement TCC procedures for behavior management (both verbal and non-verbal) and physical management, balancing the client's needs for structure, nurturing, learning and recreationAssist with classroom management strategies implemented with the educational, clinical, and student engagement specialistsEnsure positive behavior supports are being implemented on a milieu and individual level for all studentsRequired trainings must be completed and maintained as a condition of employment, including but not limited to Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and the Neurosequential Model (NM); additional trainings may be assigned based on program needs and organizational standardsSupports and advances quality improvement efforts through adherence to Tennyson Center policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and best practicesPhysical RequirementsMust be able to successfully complete a pre-hire physicalImplement behavioral interventions as neededWorking ConditionsIn-person on-campus work/school and treatment environmentMinimum QualificationsB.A. degree in Human Services/related field or equivalent experience requiredExperience in an educational setting with special needs children K-12 preferredAll candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current Colorado driver's licenseAll positions require a pre-employment drug test, FBI fingerprint check, CBI criminal records check, child abuse registry check, motor vehicle record check, academic record verification, and reference checksBenefits For employees working 30 or more hours per week:Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance optionsGenerous Paid Time Off13 paid holidaysPaid Mental Health days to regroup & rechargeRetirement Plan with a match up to 4% of your annual salaryPet, Legal & Identity Theft insurance optionsHSA & FSA optionsAccident, Critical Illness, Disability & Hospital Indemnity insurance optionsCompany paid Life Insurance & AD&D with options to purchase additional coverageEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral BonusProfessional Development AssistanceSome positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to estimated hourly rate for this role is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEOC Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law. All persons hired will be required to verify their eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas. Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you have any questions, please email our team at View email address on click.appcast.io. We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.